Josephine's Home Away From Home

Three private bedrooms and one shared suite are reported. Room furnishings include an adjustable twin bed, a dresser and nightstand; rooms also have cable hookups and individually controlled air-conditioning. Accessibility features listed include extra-wide interior doorways, a roll-in shower with fold-down bench, non-slip flooring and grab bars. Weekly linen service and personal laundry are included, and residents may add personal photos or small furniture items subject to fire-safety clearance.

Meals are prepared in an open kitchen using menus approved by a licensed dietitian. Typical meal patterns include hot breakfast options, lunch with a choice of two entrées, and a lighter supper such as soup or sandwiches. Low-sodium, diabetic, soft-mechanical and vegetarian diets are accommodated on request. Accessible hydration stations in the family room offer fruit-infused water or decaffeinated tea.

Daily activities listed for residents include chair-yoga videos, domino tournaments, devotional readings, sing-alongs and guided reminiscence using photos or classic-movie clips. Residents may help water tomatoes and herbs in backyard planters, and supervised walks on the residential block are reported when weather permits. Group outings are arranged every other month, with transportation through HARTPlus paratransit or family escorts; examples include the Tampa Bay History Center and a craft fair at the Yuengling Center. Outdoor space includes a fenced backyard with shade trees, a concrete patio, raised flower beds and room for container gardening.

Listed safety equipment includes interconnected bedroom smoke detectors, a centrally monitored alarm panel, fire extinguishers and an emergency generator for climate control and refrigeration. The information also lists participation in Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care waiver and approval as a provider for VA Aid & Attendance beneficiaries.